Advances in Social Work Practice with the Military

Author: Joan BederPublisher: RoutledgePaperback:ISBN 10: 0415891345ISBN 13: 978-0415891349Hardcover:ISBN 10: 0415891337ISBN 13: 978-0415891332With the United States’ involvement in numerous combat operations overseas, the need for civilian social workers with the clinical skills necessary to work with members of the military returning from combat, as well as their families, has never been more critical. In this practical and important book, each chapter is written by specialists in a particular area devoted to the care of service members and includes case material to demonstrate assessment and intervention approaches. The reader is introduced to the world of the military and the subsequent development of mental health services for returning men and women. Chapters look at special populations of service members with specific needs based directly on their experience in the military, discussing post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, sexual harassment and assault during th